🍂Seasonal Shift, Emotional Shift: What Fall Teaches Us About Letting Go
Every fall, like clockwork, I feel it in my bones.
That quiet tug to slow down.
To shed.
To soften.
Years ago, I ignored it.
I pushed harder. Hustled more.
Convinced myself that momentum mattered more than alignment.
But now, I know better.
I know that this season—this sacred stretch between September and November—isn’t just about pumpkins and cardigans and cozy quotes on Instagram.
It’s about release.
Fall is a masterclass in letting go.
And if we listen closely, it has a lot to teach us.
What Nature Knows That We Forget
Trees don’t panic when their leaves change.
They don’t grasp, cling, or beg the green to stay.
They release—gracefully, unapologetically—because they trust what’s next.
But humans?
We tend to grip tightly to old versions of ourselves.
We wear identities that no longer fit.
We carry roles, habits, and expectations out of obligation or fear.
And we wonder why we feel heavy.
The truth is: emotional wellness often starts with subtraction.
Not adding more, doing more, becoming more.
But letting go of what’s already weighing you down.
5 Things Fall Might Be Inviting You to Let Go Of
Not everything will apply—but maybe one of these speaks to you:
The need to be “on” all the time
Rest is not weakness. Slowing down is not laziness. Productivity is not your worth.
Toxic positivity
You don’t have to slap a silver lining on everything. Your truth is sacred, even when it’s messy.
The story that says, “You should be further by now”
Healing and growth are not linear. You are allowed to be in process.
People-pleasing
Boundaries are a love language too. You are not required to abandon yourself to be loved by others.
Outdated versions of yourself
Sometimes the bravest thing you can say is: “That used to be me. I’ve changed.”
A Simple Practice: The Letting Go Journal Prompt
Set aside 10 minutes this week. Get quiet. Be honest.
Ask yourself:
What feels heavy right now?
What am I pretending doesn’t bother me?
What have I outgrown—emotionally, mentally, spiritually?
What am I making space for?
You don’t need to solve it all today. You just need to be honest enough to name it.
đź“Ž Bonus resource: 30 Shadow Work Prompts to Support Emotional Release (Verywell Mind)
Remember: Letting Go Doesn’t Mean Losing
This isn’t about burning it all down.
Letting go isn’t a breakdown—it’s an opening.
It’s how we return to ourselves.
Lighter. Clearer. More aligned.
You are allowed to pause.
To shed.
To grieve what no longer fits.
And just like the trees, you are allowed to trust that what’s next will come in time.
đź’¬ Final Words from Ashley
If you’re reading this and something in you whispered yes… this is me,
I want you to know:
You are not alone. And you don’t have to navigate these shifts in silence.
BrainPower Hour exists for this exact reason—
To walk beside you during the moments when life asks you to soften, surrender, and start again.
Come take a breath with us.
